The Snowden Foundation
The Snowden Foundation is a private foundation based in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $56,000 to charitable organizations in Maine and other states.
The Snowden Foundation at a glance
In short: The Snowden Foundation gave $56K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maine. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,733
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,033,429
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maine (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Snowden Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Alice Barfield as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Alice Barfield
Mailing address: P O Box 177, Biddeford Pool, ME 04006
Phone: (609) 947-3534
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Snowden Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church Farm School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Maine (50%), New Jersey (21%), Pennsylvania (18%), Massachusetts (9%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Snowden Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church Farm School Exton, PA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Trinity Church Princeton, NJ | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | Endowment Fund | $10,000 |
| St Martins in the Field Church Biddeford Pool, ME | General Opeations | $5,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | Brophy Memorial Fund Contribution | $3,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center Biddeford, ME | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Animal Welfare Society Kennebunk, ME | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Save Skillman, NJ | General Operations | $2,000 |
| SSJE Monastery Cambridge, MA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank Maine Aubun, ME | General Operations | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,033,429 | $89,785 | $76,059 | $56,000 | 15 | $56,000 | $73,354 | $59,389 |
| 2023 | $1,021,644 | $37,783 | $76,190 | $60,500 | 13 | $58,000 | $20,333 | $55,889 |
| 2022 | $1,058,470 | $43,785 | $77,029 | $60,000 | 15 | $60,035 | $26,791 | $58,902 |
| 2021 | $1,102,871 | $108,481 | $83,213 | $60,000 | 15 | $60,243 | $85,511 | $66,902 |
| 2020 | $1,078,346 | $98,105 | $62,142 | $46,000 | 12 | — | $81,998 | $58,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Snowden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, churches, a hospital, community organizations, animal welfare, food assistance, homelessness services, and an art museum.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Church Farm School says it makes college-preparatory education financially accessible to boys with academic ability and good character. Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center says it provides food and a safe community place for individuals and families with limited resources. Preble Street says it provides services for people experiencing homelessness, housing problems, hunger, and poverty. Portland Community Squash describes its aim as building an accessible community center that supports and unites its members. The Animal Welfare Society says it serves lost and homeless pets and provides affordable services to help pets and families stay together. The Portland Museum of Art describes its aim as making art accessible to all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $56,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grants were $10,000 each to Church Farm School for general operations, Trinity Church for general operations, and Northern Light Mercy Hospital for its endowment fund. Other reported grants included $5,000 to St Martins in the Field Church for general operations, $3,000 to Deerfield Academy for the Brophy Memorial Fund contribution, and $2,500 to Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center for general operations. Preble Street and Portland Community Squash each received $2,000; the Portland Museum of Art received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alice Barfield is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Snowden Foundation is led by Alice Barfield, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Barfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Snowden Foundation
How much does The Snowden Foundation give each year?
The Snowden Foundation gave $56K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 13 grants.
What is The Snowden Foundation's typical grant size?
The Snowden Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,733, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Snowden Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Snowden Foundation give grants?
The Snowden Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (21%) and Pennsylvania (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (5 grants).
Does The Snowden Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of The Snowden Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Snowden Foundation's largest grantees?
The Snowden Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Church Farm School ($10,000), Trinity Church ($10,000) and Northern Light Mercy Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Snowden Foundation?
The Snowden Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Snowden Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, churches, a hospital, community organizations, animal welfare, food assistance, homelessness services, and an art museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Snowden Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Snowden Foundation's EIN?
The Snowden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2044987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Snowden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Snowden Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-snowden-foundation-morg_e7a9ed467291411a8676918d17394d8d
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